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Public Holidays
Dec 6-8 2002 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Feb 12 2003 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 5 Islamic New Year. Jun 27 Accession of HH The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Sep 3 Independence Day. Nov 26-28 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Feb 2 2004 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 22 Islamic New Year. Jun 27 Accession of HH The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Sep 3 Independence Day. Nov 14-16 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. For more information see the World of Islam appendix.
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